Today, most video post production for standard-definition content has moved onto disk-based, non-linear editing (NLE) systems. These systems offer improved flexibility over linear, tape-based systems by allowing a workstation fast access to any part of the digital media file. The advent of NLE systems that manage media content as digital files also allows content to be managed over its lifecycle as an integrated process using data networking infrastructure.

Content can be digitized, edited, enhanced with graphics and effects, broadcast, archived, and reused for new programming as digital files, greatly improving the work process. Uncompressed HD Sanbolic Cisco White Paper